You may find that others are more forthright about praising your efforts today or articulating how much they have appreciated the recent contribution you made to a project. As a result, you may feel that you have earned the notice and admiration of your peers, loved ones, and associates. The respect you normally receive in your personal and professional life will likely be augmented by acknowledgment associated with a recent bout of success or a skillfully handled venture. You can make the most of this approval by gleaning encouragement from it and allowing it to propel you forward in your career, your personal endeavors, or your volunteering work. As you bask in the glow of the recognition you receive today, instead of enjoying your accomplishments passively, actively consider what your next goal will be.

While self-esteem can thrive without outside validation, the acknowledgment and appreciation of your peers can be wonderfully encouraging and highly motivational. Unlike respect, which exists apart from achievement, validation marks a specific positive accomplishment or event in one’s life. Being recognized for your efforts even a single time will make you more likely to pursue similar goals in the future and whet your enthusiasm for activities that require determined dedication. Validation can augment your inner feelings of accomplishment by serving as a reminder that the glow of pride you feel is intimately connected to your abilities and intelligence. The acknowledgment you enjoy today will become the motivation that propels you forward tomorrow.

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